Tides Today & Tomorrow in Essex, CT

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Essex, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 03m at 2:28 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:11 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8462925
Common Questions About Tides

Essex, CT Tides - Apr 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:003.41:282.77:41-0.17:300.46:317:14Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:353.32:102.68:280.08:140.56:307:15Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:163.32:572.59:200.19:070.66:287:16Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:063.23:482.510:160.210:070.66:277:17First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:063.24:462.411:140.211:110.66:257:18First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:153.15:542.512:140.26:237:20First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:303.17:042.712:190.51:130.26:227:21First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:373.28:042.91:250.42:090.16:207:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:343.38:573.32:280.23:020.06:187:23Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:253.39:463.63:270.03:52-0.16:177:24Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:143.310:343.84:24-0.24:40-0.26:157:25Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:023.211:204.05:17-0.45:26-0.26:147:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:503.16:06-0.56:11-0.16:127:27Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:064.012:373.06:54-0.46:560.16:107:28Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:533.91:272.97:43-0.37:430.36:097:29Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:423.72:192.88:34-0.18:360.56:077:30Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:353.53:122.79:270.19:330.76:067:31Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:303.24:072.610:210.410:320.86:047:32Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:283.05:032.611:150.511:320.96:037:34Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:292.96:042.612:100.76:017:35Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:332.87:052.712:320.91:030.76:007:36Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:312.77:582.91:290.81:500.75:587:37Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:212.88:443.02:210.72:330.75:577:38Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:052.89:253.23:090.63:120.65:557:39Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:462.810:043.43:530.53:500.65:547:40Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:262.810:413.64:350.34:280.55:537:41Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:052.811:173.75:160.15:050.55:517:42New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:442.811:523.75:560.05:430.55:507:43New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:242.86:36-0.16:230.55:487:44New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:293.71:052.87:20-0.17:060.55:477:45Waxing Crescent30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8462925)

Common Questions About Essex, CT Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Essex, CT today?

Slack tide in Essex, CT is approximately 5:19 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Essex, CT?

Essex, CT is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Essex, CT tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Essex, CT?

Tide predictions for Essex, CT come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Essex, CT?

Tide data for Essex, CT is sourced from NOAA Station #8462925. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8462925.

What is the moon phase in Essex, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Essex, CT is Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Essex, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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